SHOULD YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR EMPLOYEE'S MENTAL HEALTH?

?Work plays a pivotal role in an individual's mental health; on one hand, it provides us with social stature, income, and a sense of security, but it can also contribute to potential harm. Predating the industrial revolution, work and mental health have always been intertwined. A safe and nurturing working environment supports mental health and enables individuals to work productively. On the other hand, an unhealthy working environment can undermine the same factors.? ?

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Work and its benefits to mental health: ?

Work can provide individuals with countless benefits, such as income, structured routines, positive relationships, and a send of purpose.? ?Studies have indicated that work can help individuals with preexisting severe mental health conditions use their employment as a road to recovery as we see an improvement in their self-esteem and social –functioning. A healthy work environment is beneficial not only for the employees but also for the employers! It can help promote staff retention, minimise tension and conflict, and improve overall work performance and productivity. ?

??Work and its potential adverse effects: ?

Discrimination and a poor working environment can be critical stressors to individuals and pose a risk to employees' mental health. Treatment based on race, sex, gender identity, and social origin are a few discriminatory factors that put induvial at risk and might contribute to existing mental health conditions? ?

Psychological risks related to job content, work schedules, and opportunities for career development are factors that employers can observe and alter to provide a better working environment to individuals. The WHO suggests the following steps to address mental in a workplace environment:

Mental Health at MMMigration and Recruitment: ?

Our philosophy has always been 'Happy People, Happy World'. ?Our employees come from different parts of the world, creating a truly diverse cultural environment where one can find a sense of belonging.?

Every month as part of a new initiative launched by our CEO and Principal Migration agent Melanie Macfarlane , our Learning and Development program aims to assist our employees to not only help improve their quality of work but also helps to address important factors such as nutrition, mental health, and overall well-being.?

All our employees are constantly encouraged to upskill and are provided with a roadmap to progressing their careers within our company. ?

We genuinely feel like a little family of our own, celebrating the big wins and being there for each other when we require it the most.?

If you are looking for an opportunity to progress your career in a diverse and driven work environment, join our team by visiting the link below: ?

https://www.dhirubhai.net/jobs/search?keywords=Mmmigration%20%26%20Recruitment&location=Australia&geoId=&trk=public_jobs_jobs-search-bar_search-submit&position=1&pageNum=0?

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